CBP Officer (International)

Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of International Affairs (INA), located in Washington, DC. Duties This position serves as a CBP Officer within the Office of International Affairs, responsible for advancing CBP's border security and law enforcement training programs with foreign government agencies. By supporting CBP's international mission and priorities, this role directly enhances the agency's ability to secure U.S. borders while facilitating lawful trade and travel worldwide. This position starts at a salary of $147,899.00 (GS-14, Step 01) to$192,275.00 (GS-14, Step 10). Major duties may include but are not limited to: Developing, coordinating, and implementing INA strategic communications and outreach activities within the assigned region, while maintaining situational awareness of diplomatic, political, military, economic, and related developments. Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison for CBP international staff, the U.S. inter-agency and foreign missions in the U.S. Conducting oral and written briefings for CBP and INA senior leadership, the CBP Commissioner, and other U.S. and foreign high-ranking officials, and U.S. Congressional members and staff on issues related to the assigned regions. Collaborating with other U.S. government agencies and foreign counterparts on developing plans to facilitate and substantially enhance trade, diplomacy, and security cooperation. Analyzing the geopolitical risk factors that impact legitimate flows of people and goods in relation to

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trade and security goals in the area(s) of responsibility. To learn more about CBP's Office of International Affairs, please visit or visit us on X/Twitter: @CBPIntlAffairs. If going from a LEO Covered Position to a Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary

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position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for Law Enforcement Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). For further information on the Secondary CBPO Enhanced Retirement Coverage, please see the Qualifications section If going from a Primary CBPO Special Retirement Covered (SRC) Position to a Secondary

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Position and you have less than 3 years in a Primary

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Position: Please be advised that when you enter on duty in this Secondary

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position you will no longer be covered under the Special Retirement System for CBP Officers, but will only be covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or covered under your applicable non-special retirement system depending upon previous service. For further information on the Secondary CBPO SRC, please see the Qualifications section. Temporary/Rotational Assignment: To meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed 3 years, with possible extension(s) for an additional 2 years in 1-year increments, for a maximum of 5 years. Based on applicable laws and regulations, you may be returned, at any time, to the position from which temporarily promoted, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. If you are currently a permanent GS-14, you will be laterally reassigned into this position and may be returned upon completion of the assignment or at any time it is determined that there is no longer an Agency need for this assignment, to the position held prior to this NTE assignment or to a similar permanent position. Return to your original location will be prioritized but is not guaranteed. Applicants who currently hold a permanent position at the advertised grade level will be referred for consideration through an alternative method. Retirement: This position is being filled on a not-to-exceed (NTE) temporary assignment; therefore, in the event the incumbent becomes eligible for retirement and chooses to retire, the incumbent will be returned to the home office of record at least two full pay periods prior to retirement. The incumbent will not be eligible to retire while serving on a NTE assignment in Office of International Affairs. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Serving as an agency or department representative on policy discussions impacting mission or regional objectives. Collaborating with countries to develop border security, contingency/crisis action strategic plans and assessments. Briefing high level officials, both orally and in writing to provide clear summaries and well-supported recommendations for approval or rejection. Analyzing geopolitical and other factors the impact legitimate flows of people and goods in relation to U.S. trade and security goals. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Secondary CBPO Special Retirement Coverage: This is a secondary position subject to mandatory retirement under the special retirement provisions for Customs and Border Protection Officers (5 CFR 842.1003; 5 USC 8425(b), 5 USC 8335(b); and 5 USC 8412(d). Employees in secondary positions must meet the following conditions in order to be eligible for special retirement provisions: moved directly from a primary position to a secondary position without a break in service; complete 3 years of service in a primary position; and, if applicable, have been continuously employed in a secondary position or positions since moving from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding 3 days. For more information on required years of service and retirement age, click on this link If you have questions regarding your retirement coverage provisions, please contact the CBP Retirement Operations Center at (202) 863-6180. The customs and border protection officer mandatory separation provisions of 5 USC 8425 do not apply to an individual first appointed as a customs and border protection officer before July 6, 2008. Administrative Secondary CBP Officer (CBPO) Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) Requirement: This position meets the definition of secondary administrative

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under the laws and regulations defined in 5 U.S.C. 8331 (31), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and General Provisions for CBPO defined in 5 U.S.C. 8401(36), Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The criterion is that knowledge, skill and ability in a position deemed to meet primary

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is a mandatory prerequisite to satisfactorily perform the major duties and responsibilities of this job. The conditions for coverage of a secondary position are contained in 5 C.F.R. § 831.1604 for CSRS and 5 C.F.R. § 842.1003 for FERS. As defined in 5 C.F.R. § 831.1602 CSRS and 5 CFR 842.1002 FERS, to be eligible for this secondary administrative CBP) SRC position you must have permanently served in a primary

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position, e.g. Customs Inspector, GS-1890; Immigration Inspector, GS-1816; Canine Enforcement Officer, GS-1801; or CBP Officer, GS-1895. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of th